Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 9:29 am AWST on Tuesday 27 January 2026 Flood Watch Number: 7

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF SANDY DESERT AND SALT LAKE, WARBURTON AND NULLARBOR DISTRICTS FROM TUESDAY

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana is forecast to track further south across the WA Interior during Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing widespread rainfall, including locally heavy rainfall, across parts of the flood watch area. The system is then expected to weaken rapidly over the Nullarbor District on Thursday.

Rainfall totals of 50 to 100 mm with isolated heavier falls of 100 to 150 mm are forecast across parts of Sandy Desert and Salt Lake, Warburton and Nullarbor Districts for both Tuesday and Wednesday.

Forecast rainfall may result in river and creek level rises and flooding across the Flood Watch area from Tuesday. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Hazardous road conditions are expected, check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Nullarbor District Rivers
Warburton District Rivers
Salt Lakes District Rivers
Sandy Desert

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: West Kimberley and North Kimberley

Flooding is no longer expected in the Fitzroy River catchment.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
* Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
* For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au/.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.


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